2008-2009 NHL Season Thread

BrianCalgary · 30-12-2008 5:17pm

Flames flying, 3 in a row now. Look out.

BrianCalgary · 31-12-2008 5:04pm

Good night last night, both Vancouver and Edmonton lose.

The Oil in Calgary tonight, if we win we are 11 up on them and 5 up on Vancouver.

Rented Mule · 31-12-2008 8:45pm

The Blackhawks winning streak ended at 9 last night at the Joe.

Detroit bitch-slapped the Hawks 4-0 in the openner of this home and home series.

The next round is played tomorrow and will be televised on NASN.

cena · 01-01-2009 2:34am

how are the ducks doing. haven't been keeping up with the season.

Rented Mule · 01-01-2009 1:05pm

cena wrote: »

how are the ducks doing. haven't been keeping up with the season.

They are sitting at the #6 seed in the Western Conference at the moment.

.......average for the talent that they have.

Shanannigan · 04-01-2009 12:31am

bad fall for habs the other night.. they're riddled with a laundry list of injuries at the moment.. though 2 out of 3 on the road i can take... Halak didn't bring his game that night..
also.. i hadn't realized Huet was now with Backhawks.. thats a good man to have in the crease.. though he was snowed under by the Detroit machine in the classic

Rented Mule · 04-01-2009 1:39pm

Shanannigan wrote: »

also.. i hadn't realized Huet was now with Backhawks.. thats a good man to have in the crease.. though he was snowed under by the Detroit machine in the classic

Huet has been very inconsistent this season. He has been above average at times, and looks lost at other times. He has been consistently outplayed by Nik Khabibulin all season.

I will say that he has improved since the beginning of the season, although I would still go with Khabibulin when the chips are down.

Shanannigan · 05-01-2009 8:43am

well his old team aren't doing so well in his abscense either.. Carey Price is out for a couple of weeks.. and Halak got pulled in the first of those stand in games after letting in 3 in one period.. and he let 5 past him yesterday against Florida.. he needs to get in the zone, and quickly
that scoreline reminded me of a cracker of a game habs had last season against New York Rangers.. anyone remember it? they came back from a 5-0 deficit to win 6-5 in overtime.. what a game that was...

BrianCalgary · 05-01-2009 4:40pm

Rented Mule wrote: »

Huet has been very inconsistent this season. He has been above average at times, and looks lost at other times. He has been consistently outplayed by Nik Khabibulin all season.

I will say that he has improved since the beginning of the season, although I would still go with Khabibulin when the chips are down.

Flippin' Khabibulin, 21-5-2 lifetime against the Flames. hammered him in the third last night and could only beat him once.

Rented Mule · 05-01-2009 5:28pm

BrianCalgary wrote: »

Flippin' Khabibulin, 21-5-2 lifetime against the Flames. hammered him in the third last night and could only beat him once.

I was crying in my beer last night watching that one LOL

The Hawks need that win last night after losing to straight to Detroit. We just seem to have Calgary's number this season.

Hopefully, this carries over into the playoffs, but I think that Calgary is built better when it comes to seven game series. The Hawks also have very little playoff experience, and are the youngest team in the NHL/

BrianCalgary · 06-01-2009 6:00pm

Rented Mule wrote: »

I was crying in my beer last night watching that one LOL

The Hawks need that win last night after losing to straight to Detroit. We just seem to have Calgary's number this season.

Hopefully, this carries over into the playoffs, but I think that Calgary is built better when it comes to seven game series. The Hawks also have very little playoff experience, and are the youngest team in the NHL/

Tonight we get San Jose. The talk is that the Flames have to start to win against teams like San Jose, Detorit and Chicago if they are going to go anywhere.

Since they last played San jose in Nov they have gone 14-3-1. And only picked up one point on the Sharks.

An interesting analysis on the radio yesterday. The record in teh 2nd quarter carries through. The best teams, going by memory here: San Jose, Detroit, Chicago, Boston (who we beat

), Philly and Calgary. (no particular order.

Rented Mule · 07-01-2009 7:26am

BrianCalgary wrote: »

Tonight we get San Jose. The talk is that the Flames have to start to win against teams like San Jose, Detorit and Chicago if they are going to go anywhere.

Since they last played San jose in Nov they have gone 14-3-1. And only picked up one point on the Sharks.

An interesting analysis on the radio yesterday. The record in teh 2nd quarter carries through. The best teams, going by memory here: San Jose, Detroit, Chicago, Boston (who we beat ), Philly and Calgary. (no particular order.

Brian, it is funny that you should say that. The Hawks are 12-2-1 since the start of December. The three losses all came at the hands of Detroit.

Chicago has lost to Detroit, San Jose, Boston, Washington and the NY Rangers this season (although Boston, Washington, NY Rangers were the first week of the season).

We have not beaten the top teams in the NHL at all this season. ( I do not consdier Philly to be one of the top teams although we handled them easily after Christmas).

We have taken San Jose and Detroit to a SO and lost.

Obviosuly, both Chicago and Calgary are going to have to go through either Detoirt of San Jose in the second round of the playoffs this season.

BrianCalgary · 07-01-2009 5:25pm

And last night we took San Jose out. 5-2.

Are the Flames for real? Could we see a Hawks-Flames Semi-final? I hope not cause we can't seem to beat them.

Sundin makes his debut in a Canucks jersey tonight in Edmonchuck.

Rented Mule · 07-01-2009 6:58pm

BrianCalgary wrote: »

And last night we took San Jose out. 5-2.

Are the Flames for real? Could we see a Hawks-Flames Semi-final? I hope not cause we can't seem to beat them.

Sundin makes his debut in a Canucks jersey tonight in Edmonchuck.

I saw that they won literally a few minutes after I posted that this morning lol HUGE win for the Flames last night.

We beat the living hell out of the Coyotes (again) last night.

Is it me or is Gretzky turning into a little bitch in his old age ??

BrianCalgary · 08-01-2009 4:08pm

I think Gretzky is frustrated. He was so used to winning as a player and now his team is crap.

Although, being in Calgary, we used to call him Wayne the whiner. At Christmas if you got a bottle of wine the question would invariably arise, 'which Oiler is it?' and you would gllefully respond, 'it's a Wayne wine'.

Or a Sather.

donmeister · 08-01-2009 4:14pm

How is Ovechkin going this season? I've just started getting into Ice Hockey(Just from playing NHL 09 so damn much!) but its hard to follow when it's only on Setanta Sports at like 2 in the morning! :mad:

Anyone have any good links to sites for news,other than www.nhl.com obviously

Cheers! :pac:

Rented Mule · 08-01-2009 9:52pm

donmeister wrote: »

Anyone have any good links to sites for news,other than www.nhl.com obviously

Cheers! :pac:

www.tsn.ca is the place you want to go for your hockey news.

www.sportsnet.ca is not bad

www.espn.com will have some hockey information, but overall sucks

www.thn.com The Hockey News

BrianCalgary · 09-01-2009 5:02pm

donmeister wrote: »

How is Ovechkin going this season? I've just started getting into Ice Hockey(Just from playing NHL 09 so damn much!) but its hard to follow when it's only on Setanta Sports at like 2 in the morning! :mad:

Anyone have any good links to sites for news,other than www.nhl.com obviously

Cheers! :pac:

This is another decent one:
http://en.canoe.ca/home.html

ALthough a news site it has excellent hockey columnists on it.

But all you really need is flames.nhl.com

Rented Mule · 09-01-2009 8:36pm

Wow. Did the Hawks get screwed in Colorado last night.

Ryan Smyth kicks in a goal and then something that I have never seen in my lifetime of watching the NHL. The puck is dropped for a faceoff in the Hawks end without one of the Hawks player remotely near the circle in a tied game in the last half of the third period.

Talk about the referees changing the course of a game (twice).

BrianCalgary · 09-01-2009 10:43pm

Rented Mule wrote: »

Wow. Did the Hawks get screwed in Colorado last night.

Ryan Smyth kicks in a goal and then something that I have never seen in my lifetime of watching the NHL. The puck is dropped for a faceoff in the Hawks end without one of the Hawks player remotely near the circle in a tied game in the last half of the third period.

Talk about the referees changing the course of a game (twice).

Is there a video somewhere?

Rented Mule · 10-01-2009 12:50pm

BrianCalgary wrote: »

Is there a video somewhere?

You can find the video with the story.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/story/?id=262496&hubname=nhl-blackhawks&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_nhl-blackhawks#

Waitsian · 10-01-2009 3:04pm

Rented Mule wrote: »

Wow. Did the Hawks get screwed in Colorado last night.

Ryan Smyth kicks in a goal and then something that I have never seen in my lifetime of watching the NHL. The puck is dropped for a faceoff in the Hawks end without one of the Hawks player remotely near the circle in a tied game in the last half of the third period.

Talk about the referees changing the course of a game (twice).

Meh, the Hawks player was dawdling; what did he want - a written invitation to take the face-off? :rolleyes:

Oh and Smyth didn't kick it. :P

hoser expat · 11-01-2009 1:16pm

the worst part about moving from Canada to Ireland is the lack of hockey. And of course since I left my beloved Senators have tanked.:mad:

donmeister · 11-01-2009 6:04pm

hoser expat wrote: »

the worst part about moving from Canada to Ireland is the lack of hockey.

I know! Its awful crap,what is there,like only one hockey team here?In Dundalk? There should be way more rinks around anyways,imo.

Waitsian · 12-01-2009 3:11am

donmeister wrote: »

I know! Its awful crap,what is there,like only one hockey team here?In Dundalk? There should be way more rinks around anyways,imo.

:rolleyes: You're not in Canada now - get over it FFS! When in Rome fella...

Be thankful for the few rinks we have! If you're that desperate for live hockey, go see a Giants game. It's not NHL standard but its damn good.

donmeister · 12-01-2009 1:20pm

mod9maple wrote: »

:rolleyes: You're not in Canada now - get over it FFS! When in Rome fella...

I was never in Canada! lol Im Irish btw..........although it is a shame Ice Hockey didnt take off here,what a sport!

Waitsian · 12-01-2009 7:26pm

donmeister wrote: »

I was never in Canada! lol Im Irish btw..........although it is a shame Ice Hockey didnt take off here,what a sport!

Oh well apologies then, I picked you up wrong from your answer to Expat. My comment is for him so...:D

BrianCalgary · 12-01-2009 10:04pm

Rented Mule wrote: »

You can find the video with the story.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/story/?id=262496&hubname=nhl-blackhawks&lid=sublink01&lpos=headlines_nhl-blackhawks#

I dont know RM. I think Smyths goal was good. The puck did hit his foot, but he didn't kick it in.

On the faceoff issue, I have never seen that before, but thelinesman was blowing his whistle and calling for the players to get ready for it and teh Hawk just stood there. I hope all the NHLers learn from that one.

Rented Mule · 13-01-2009 1:40pm

BrianCalgary wrote: »

I dont know RM. I think Smyths goal was good. The puck did hit his foot, but he didn't kick it in.

On the faceoff issue, I have never seen that before, but thelinesman was blowing his whistle and calling for the players to get ready for it and teh Hawk just stood there. I hope all the NHLers learn from that one.

I agree that Smyth didn't deliberatley kick the puck into the net. He did kick it trying to get it to the blade of his stick and missed.

As for the faceoff, yes and no. The Hawks were wrong being so slow going to the faceoff circle, moreso due to the line on the ice. Sharp has been playing wing all year and all of a sudden he is taking that faceoff.

My problem is that it is a 1-1 game late in the 3rd period with the puck dep in the Hawks end. You cannot give away an advantage like that to either team.

BrianCalgary · 13-01-2009 5:03pm

Rented Mule wrote: »

My problem is that it is a 1-1 game late in the 3rd period with the puck dep in the Hawks end. You cannot give away an advantage like that to either team.

That I can agree with. A little more discernment from the officials. Preventative officiating.

Rented Mule · 16-01-2009 7:10am

Looks like the Flames took it to the Sharks .....again.

hoser expat · 16-01-2009 10:45am

mod9maple wrote: »

Oh well apologies then, I picked you up wrong from your answer to Expat. My comment is for him so...:D

Yeah, I know I've got to get over it eventually, but I've only been here 6 months so the addiction is hard to break. Going cold turkey is giving me the shakes!

Rented Mule · 16-01-2009 1:40pm

hoser expat wrote: »

Yeah, I know I've got to get over it eventually, but I've only been here 6 months so the addiction is hard to break. Going cold turkey is giving me the shakes!

It doesn't get any easier either !! lol

BrianCalgary · 16-01-2009 5:03pm

Rented Mule wrote: »

Looks like the Flames took it to the Sharks .....again.

What a hockey game too. San Jose's first home loss in regulation in something like 38 games.

Maybe the Flames are for real. We need to figure Khabibulin first though.

Waitsian · 18-01-2009 4:51am

hoser expat wrote: »

Yeah, I know I've got to get over it eventually, but I've only been here 6 months so the addiction is hard to break. Going cold turkey is giving me the shakes!

I'm not sure where in Ireland you are, or even if you drive, but if you're ever going to a game in Dundalk (the games against the Scots teams are usually fairly good) pm me and I'll come over and join you. In fact the same goes for everyone on here. I go quite often, it being only round the corner from me.

hoser expat · 18-01-2009 12:07pm

mod9maple wrote: »

I'm not sure where in Ireland you are, or even if you drive, but if you're ever going to a game in Dundalk (the games against the Scots teams are usually fairly good) pm me and I'll come over and join you. In fact the same goes for everyone on here. I go quite often, it being only round the corner from me.

I live in Skerries so actually not too far and on the same train line. I don't have a car yet as I have to take my test again as they won't swap my license that I've had for 24 years! Yeah, before the season is over I'd like to take in a game there....has to be on a weekend though.

I've been following the Thrashers recently as they've just picked up Peverley as a new centre, he's a former student of mine and a nice guy who's made it to the pros through a lot of hard work. And 6 points in 3 games shows he's off to a great start!

Waitsian · 19-01-2009 8:35pm

hoser expat wrote: »

I live in Skerries so actually not too far and on the same train line. I don't have a car yet as I have to take my test again as they won't swap my license that I've had for 24 years! Yeah, before the season is over I'd like to take in a game there....has to be on a weekend though.

I've been following the Thrashers recently as they've just picked up Peverley as a new centre, he's a former student of mine and a nice guy who's made it to the pros through a lot of hard work. And 6 points in 3 games shows he's off to a great start!

Well, if/when you're heading up let me know, if you want.

http://www.dundalkbulls.com/

My next game will be vs Selway Sharks on Sunday Feb 14.

Rented Mule · 21-01-2009 8:30am

hoser expat wrote: »

I live in Skerries so actually not too far and on the same train line. I don't have a car yet as I have to take my test again as they won't swap my license that I've had for 24 years! Yeah, before the season is over I'd like to take in a game there....has to be on a weekend though.

Welcome to my world lol

BrianCalgary · 29-01-2009 11:14pm

Can you believe it. Flames only 7 points back of Detroit, who have a distinct advantage of getting to play St Louis more than we do.

Rented Mule · 01-02-2009 4:26pm

BrianCalgary wrote: »

Can you believe it. Flames only 7 points back of Detroit, who have a distinct advantage of getting to play St Louis more than we do.

Detroit have just lost five in a row after losing to the Capitals last night.

My Blackhawks have done something that only the Flames have done so far this season......win in the Shark Tank.

Hi-Psi · 03-02-2009 8:54am

Flames are playing awesome this year, really hope they catch Detroit by the end of the season. Hope I get to keep watching their games when I get to Galway this month as I watch all the games here in Calgary.

BrianCalgary · 04-02-2009 4:32pm

Rented Mule wrote: »

Detroit have just lost five in a row after losing to the Capitals last night.

My Blackhawks have done something that only the Flames have done so far this season......win in the Shark Tank.

Great Job Hawks. I'm not cheering for them on Thursday.

HiPsi- Have you been to see the Hitmen? They are doing great, although we went on Saturday and saw them lose a great game in OT vs Brandon Wheat Kings.

My soccer team is selling 50/50 ticket sat this Saturdays game against Anaheim.

Hi-Psi · 04-02-2009 7:41pm

BrianCalgary wrote: »

Great Job Hawks. I'm not cheering for them on Thursday.

HiPsi- Have you been to see the Hitmen? They are doing great, although we went on Saturday and saw them lose a great game in OT vs Brandon Wheat Kings.

My soccer team is selling 50/50 ticket sat this Saturdays game against Anaheim.

Yeah the Hitmen are doing awesome as well this year. Made it to a couple games this year. It's too bad I'm gonna miss both the Flames and the Hitmen playoff games cus I'll be in Ireland.

Hopefully the Flames kick their lossing skid against the Hawks tomorrow!

donmeister · 05-02-2009 3:34pm

Bit of a stab in the dark but does anyone here play NHL 09 on the PS3? Add me RonTheDon3000

Rented Mule · 05-02-2009 5:33pm

Hi-Psi wrote: »

Hopefully the Flames kick their lossing skid against the Hawks tomorrow!

Let's not go saying such hateful things !! lol

Flames have not faired well against the Hawks this season, but I wouldn't want to see Calgary in a seven game series.

Hi-Psi · 05-02-2009 8:25pm

Rented Mule wrote: »

Let's not go saying such hateful things !! lol

Flames have not faired well against the Hawks this season, but I wouldn't want to see Calgary in a seven game series.

Tonight is going to be a test for the Flames. First time the Flames play the Blackhawks without it being a back-to-back game or at the end of a road trip.

I predict a 4-3 win for Calgary.

BrianCalgary · 06-02-2009 4:04pm

Flip, just can't beat them.

I didn't see any of the game due to soccer commitments.

Hi Psi: are going to Peanuts to watch Ireland World Cup Qualifiers?

Rented Mule · 06-02-2009 6:06pm

Wow.....season sweep of the Flames. This is the first time since the 93-94 season that the Hawks have been able to do that. I actually think that Darryl Sutter was coaching the Hawks at the time.

Our third/fourth line was amazing last night, scoring goals and killing penalities.

I still would hate to see Calgary in a seven game series.

BrianCalgary · 10-02-2009 4:54pm

Have to admit I feel no sympathy to teh Habs after watching them lose to Torornto, at home 5-2, then to lose to the Flames last night 6-2.

My only sadness is that I couldn't watch last night sgame. Hopefully the Flames will recover their lost form.

We were selling 50/50 tickets at the Flames game on Saturday, Lanny McDonald bought $10 worth from me. He is still a class act and I still love shaking his hand as much as I did when I was a kid and he was a Leaf.

Rented Mule · 11-02-2009 5:02am

BrianCalgary wrote: »

We were selling 50/50 tickets at the Flames game on Saturday, Lanny McDonald bought $10 worth from me. He is still a class act and I still love shaking his hand as much as I did when I was a kid and he was a Leaf.

I met Lanny at the United Center a few years ago, and he looks exactly the same as he did when he retired 21 years ago.

Legend.

2008-2009 NHL Season Thread

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